Large Coastal Sharks in Georgia
Where Georgia large coastal sharks live and what you may keep.
- 1 per angler or boatlimit
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What Georgia anglers should know about large coastal sharks
Large coastal sharks is listed by Georgia DNR as a saltwater game fish. On georgia saltwaters, anglers work with 1 per angler or boat, whichever is fewer; minimum size 54" FL (83" FL for Shortfin Makos); season all year.
Neither the record lists nor the WRD water lists include it.
Every Georgia limit row that names large coastal sharks
| Applies to | Limit and size | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia saltwaters (state waters 0-3 nautical miles; seaward of the saltwater demarcation line) | 1 per angler or boat, whichever is fewer; minimum size 54" FL (83" FL for Shortfin Makos) | All year |
Georgia DNR Coastal Resources Division limits page. Checked October 2026.
Captains and guides suited to large coastal sharks
- Mad Shark Charterscharter, Brunswick, (912) 223-1066
- Island Lure Chartersinshore charter, St. Simons Island, (912) 266-6167
- Lighthouse Fishing Chartersinshore charter, St. Simons Island, (912) 638-3333
Georgia species in the same class as large coastal sharks
- Greater Amberjacksaltwater
- Atlantic Croakersaltwater
- Atlantic Sturgeonsaltwater
- Black Drumsaltwater
- Black Sea Basssaltwater
- Bluefishsaltwater
- Cobiasaltwater
- Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)saltwater
- Floundersaltwater
- Gag Groupersaltwater
- King Mackerelsaltwater
- Spanish Mackerelsaltwater
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Straight answers on large coastal sharks in Georgia
How many large coastal sharks can I keep in Georgia?
1 per angler or boat, whichever is fewer; minimum size 54" FL (83" FL for Shortfin Makos) for georgia saltwaters; season all year.
Does Georgia list a record large coastal sharks?
No Georgia record is on file for it.
Which waters here list large coastal sharks?
No lake or river page here lists it yet.
Is there a stocking program for large coastal sharks?
WRD lists no stocking for it by water.
What scientific name goes with large coastal sharks?
A saltwater game fish; saltwater water.
Can I fish for large coastal sharks all year in Georgia?
All year on georgia saltwaters.
Which Georgia license covers large coastal sharks?
Saltwater anglers 16 and up carry a Georgia fishing license ($15 resident, $50 nonresident for 365 days) and the free Saltwater Information Program permit.
Are there guided trips for large coastal sharks?
3 guide or captains on the list, among them Mad Shark Charters.
Choose a Georgia water for large coastal sharks
Open a listed water for ramps and the rules that apply.